BBQ Shield’s New Accessory Promotes Healthy Grilling to Prevent Food Poisoning

(Newswire.net — April 23, 2015) Louisville, KY — Across America, cases of food poisoning increase during the warmer days as more people pull out their grills grates for barbecue. Food poisoning is a serious illness that occurs as a result of cross-contamination while preparing food.  This could result in stomach distress which can include dehydration, diarrhea and vomiting.  In severe cases contamination with E.coli, a bacteria that can be sourced in beef, can lead to kidney failure. Experts say that the elderly, young children and people with weak immune systems are especially prone to this common illness as it can be life threatening, so cooks should be extra careful when grilling food for these people.

Cross-contamination occurs when potentially harmful organisms are transferred into food during preparation.  In America, food generally goes through a long, rigorous process to ensure it is safe before it reaches the shelves. Experts, however, point out that some food may slip through the cracks and highlight that it is also up to cooks and chefs to ensure that food is prepared properly to prevent food poisoning. According to food safety specialists at Kansas State University Research and Extension Service, “In preparing virtually every kind of food likely to be gracing picnics and barbecues, “cross-contamination” is one of the most common food safety mistakes.”

One company has stepped up to the plate to provide a practical BBQ accessory that can help to prevent cross-contamination.  BBQ Shield has launched a pair of BBQ grill mats that are designed to shield the grill grate and prevent bacteria, dirt or other pathogens that might have been built up on grill during storage.  The mats act as a shield against food from these contaminants as they cover the grill’s surface and prevent food from being directly exposed to fire or fuel, which can also contaminate food.  Featuring a completely non-stick surface the BBQ grill mat set prevents the retention of odors or tastes from previous use as food residue and grease can be easily removed from mat with soap and water each time after use.

According to the company, this particular BBQ grill mat was designed at 150% thicker than regular low-priced alternatives. In addition, the FDA approved accessories are completely free of any harmful chemicals as they are made of 100% PFOA-free materials.

This grill mat has been acclaimed as a viable protection tool for preventing against cross-contamination and food poisoning.  One pleased user of the BBQ Shield BBQ grill mats, Kathy Robinson, expressed, “These are really great. They make healthy cooking much easier.”